One of the most frequent calls we get are from individuals with suspended licenses who are ready to get their license back to valid but have no idea where to begin. Whether you have a record that has been suspended for 20+ years or have a single traffic ticket, it can be confusing to navigate the Indiana BMV’s record to try to determine what needs to happen to get you back to valid. This article…
Once the Court issues an order, whether from approving your settlement agreement or after a contested hearing, both you and the other party are required to comply with the court order. So, what happens if the other party refuses to follow the order? Failure to comply with the court order can result in an action for contempt of court. There are two types of civil contempt: direct contempt and indirect contempt. Direct contempt occurs when…
Imagine a situation where law enforcement approaches an individual based upon suspicions of a potential crime. Can this person tell the officer to leave them alone and walk away? Or are they required to follow the instructions of law enforcement and possibly be subject to a search of their person? We’ve likely all heard or maybe even seen this before, but how much suspicion is actually required before someone is not free to leave? And…
Do I have to register in Indiana? Most people realize that when they are convicted of a sex offense, they also have to register in the state in which they are convicted or where they live. However, many out of state residents don’t realize that if they visit (for an extended period), work, and/or go to school in Indiana, there may be additional registration requirements here. Even more surprising for some non-Hoosiers is that if…
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